Prosthesis mounting device and carrier tool for use in mini implant fixed/removable prosthodontic applications
OwnerMoe Keng Anginventor
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Abstract
A prosthesis mounting device (30) for mounting onto mini dental implants (50), of generally frusto-conical shape with an axial recess (20), which base (21) has overhang (33) over the collar (34) of a mini implant (50). Together with a two stage cement removal process this provides a prosthodontic solution to the problem of excess cement removal in mini implant fixed restorations. When an annular groove is provided at location (6) and anti rotation means (not shown) is provided on the external wall (19) the prosthesis mounting device (30) can function as a denture attachment device. A carrier tool (80) to enable easy handling in the mouth is also provided.
Claims15
A prosthesis mounting device (30) that can be mounted on a mini dental implant (50) for the purpose of mounting a dental prosthesis wherein the prosthesis mounting device (30) comprises
- a housing (7), the housing (7) comprising a peripheral wall (19) having a capping (23) at one end and a circular base (21) with an opening at the other end, with the continuous peripheral wall (19) defining an axial recess (20) having a roof (9) at the capping (23) and an opening at the circular base (21);
- and said circular base (21) is intended to rest on the platform (56) of the collar (54) of a mini dental implant (50) with said circular base (21) extending a small distance circumferentially beyond the collar (54) in the form of overhang (33) when the axial recess (20) is mounted on a mini dental implant (50).
A carrier tool (80) that can be used to securely grip, hold and release a prosthesis mounting device (30) comprising a curved locking forceps with gripping tip (81) configured to conform to the size and contours of a prosthesis mounting device (30) as depicted in (82).
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.